Incoming seed is examined to determine embryo count to help decide how much seed should be sown, and/or which capsule would be the best to sow. Permanent sample slides are also prepared. Each separate package of seed is examined because these are generally from separate capsules, which is what we request from our donors.

Seed Assay Number:		8318
Packet Code Number:		1A08318QW
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		06/30/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule has moldy areas and is split. Seed is gray to the naked eye, and very clumpy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers